What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pirna?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to bus via Bensberg Busbahnhof which costs €22 - €40 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Pirna?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €75 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Pirna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Pirna Dresdner Straße via Bensberg Busbahnhof, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Dresden Erich-Kästner-Straße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pirna?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pirna?

The distance between Cologne and Pirna is 570 km. The road distance is 588 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Pirna without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirna without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 8m and costs €60 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Pirna?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cologne to Pirna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pirna bus from?

Cologne to Pirna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pirna train from?

Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Pirna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirna is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 8m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Bensberg Busbahnhof, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 10h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €470 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Cologne to Pirna bus arrive?

Cologne to Pirna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Cologne to Pirna train arrive?

Cologne to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pirna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pirna is 588 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Cologne to Pirna.

Where can I stay near Pirna?

There are 2520+ hotels available in Pirna.

Cologne to Pirna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Pirna by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
4h 1m
€78–352
Bus via Bensberg Busbahnhof
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Dresden central stationbus N20
10h 48m
€22–40
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
7h 8m
€62–161
Drive 588 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pirnacar 588 km
4h 59m
€82–118
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane CGN - DRS
5h 46m
€173–465
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 13m
€149–343
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 32m
€84–283
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 58m
€104–330
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 51 / ...
7h 48m
€45–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 58m

Cologne to Pirna by train

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Distance: 569.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Pirna, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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